Richfield student with loaded handgun arrested after school lockdown
A Richfield student is in custody after being found with a loaded handgun, which sent the school into lockdown procedure, according to Richfield police.
Richfield firefighters rescue cat trapped under dishwasher
Richfield firefighters rescued a cat that got stuck underneath the kitchen dishwasher.
Minnesotans enjoy lifted COVID-19 restrictions on holiday weekend
More than a year after the start of the pandemic, Minnesotans are getting a chance to enjoy what feels like a normal holiday weekend as COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Owl rescued by plow driver and naturalist released back into wild
A snowy owl rescued by a naturalist and a plow driver is now flying in the wild once again.
Firefighters face more brush fires on Saturday as dry conditions linger
Recent dry conditions in Minnesota have created a dangerous recipe for brush fires this week.
Firefighters battle brush fire at Veterans Park in Richfield, Minn.
Officials are investigating a fire that started at about 9 p.m. Friday at the Veterans Park in Richfield, Minnesota.
Police: I-494 in Bloomington shut down after man fired gun towards traffic, turned weapon on himself
A section of Interstate 494 in Bloomington, Minnesota has been shut down after a Thursday evening shooting where officers say a man fired shots at traffic before eventually taking his own life.
Richfield fire, police offer home stickers to identify residents’ special needs
Richfield Police Chief Jay Henthorne says mental health calls in the city have increased by 300% in the last four to five years, but now the city is utilizing a simple new tool he hopes can help keep people safe in some of those difficult situations.
As murder case remains unsolved, family honors life of Richfield, Minn. man killed in 2017
This year marks four years since a 24-year-old Richfield man was shot and killed walking home from a July 4 celebration.
1 seriously injured in shooting at Richfield, Minnesota apartment
A man is in the hospital with serious injuries after being shot in the head early Monday morning in Richfield, Minnesota, according to Richfield police.
Police investigating after man shot multiple times in Richfield parking lot
Police are searching for a suspect after a man was found shot multiple times Friday in a parking lot in Richfield, Minnesota.
Richfield: Latinx community makes up 46% of COVID-19 cases, just 17% of population
The Minneapolis suburb of Richfield says 46 percent of all positive COVID-19 cases in the city have been in the Latinx community. While that rate is significantly larger in the city than it is statewide, statistics show the Latinx community’s infection rate is higher than other ethnic groups in Minnesota.
Basketball coaches launch initiative to raise Black voices on and off the court
The Minnesota Black Basketball Coaches Association aims to build up players and coaches both on and off the court.
YMCA program helps students from 14 Minnesota school districts return to school Tuesday
Tuesday marked day one for a lot of Minnesota students, but back to school varied depending on the school district.
Dash cam video released in 'mistaken identity' stop in Bloomington, Minnesota
The Richfield Police Department has released the dash camera footage from an incident Friday in which officers detained a man due what they said say was a “unfortunate case of mistaken identity.”
Mothers who lost loved ones in police altercations meet in Twin Cities for march
Mothers, family members, and partners who have lost loved ones in police altercations came together in the Twin Cities on Saturday as they continue the push for change.
Three years later, family remains hopeful for new leads in unsolved Richfield murder
Three years after a Richfield, Minnesota man was gunned down in a street, his family is still looking for answers.
Spanish-language radio station destroyed in riots looks for new start in Twin Cities
After losing a radio studio to the fires after George Floyd's death, a local entrepreneur is working to rebuild.
Richfield Fire Chief expected to recover after suffering cardiac arrest
The Richfield Fire Chief is recovering after suffering cardiac arrest at his home Wednesday morning, according to Assistant Fire Chief Mike Dobesh.
Families mourning after fatal crash on I-35W in Richfield, Minnesota
The Minnesota State Patrol is still investigating what caused a 21-year-old St. Paul man to drive the wrong way on Interstate 35W in Richfield when he crashed into an SUV, killing three others. The driver also died.